Wendy Wu Gems of Southeast Asia

Mekong Delta
Get a glimpse of Vietnam’s rural heart as you see floating markets and stilted houses

Halong Bay
Drift among the peaks of Vietnam’s most iconic bay

Angkor Archaeological Park
Explore the remnants of the former Khmer Empire

Ethical Elephant Sanctuary
Enjoy a guided walk to see elephants in their natural habitat

Days 1-2: Fly Overnight to Bangkok
Take an overnight flight to Bangkok. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure to begin exploring.
Dinner

Day 3: Discover Bangkok
Spend the day exploring the city. Visit the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. Then continue to Wat Pho to see the famous Reclining Buddha before exploring Chinatown. Later, enjoy a long-tail boat cruise along the Chao Phraya River as the sun sets.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Ayutthaya & Chiang Mai
Head north to Ayutthaya, where you’ll visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram to admire its Khmer style architecture. You’ll also visit the Wat Phra Sri Sanphet with a trio of stupas. Continue to Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, a former royal retreat. Return to Bangkok for a flight to Chiang Mai.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Chiang Mai
Visit Wat Pha Lat, a peaceful temple before continuing up the mountain to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most sacred temple. This evening, enjoy a hosted dinner in a local home
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Elephant Sanctuary
Spend the morning at Chiang Chill Elephant Sanctuary, where a local guide will walk you through the forest to observe elephants in their natural habitat. Along the way, learn about their diet and help prepare some food for them. Following lunch, visit the Karen Cultural Centre before transferring to your hilltribe lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Fly to Hanoi
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Hanoi. On arrival, you’ll transfer to the hotel before having the rest of the day at leisure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8: Hanoi by Cyclo
Start your exploration with a  visit to the Temple of Literature and the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. From here, drive past the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake. After lunch, hop on a cyclo for a ride through the Old Quarter before relaxing with a Vietnamese coffee. In the evening, watch a traditional water puppet performance.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9: Hanoi Handicraft Villages
Travel to Chuong Village where you’ll join local artisans for hands-on crafting session. After lunch, continue to Bat Trang Ceramic Village where you can watch the locals at work before a guided session to create your own piece.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10: Halong Bay
Drive out of the city to Halong Bay, where you’ll board an overnight cruise. Enjoy lunch as the boat sails into the bay. During the day, you’ll take part in activities like cave visits and kayaking followed by dinner onboard.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 11: Halong Bay and Hoi An
This morning, take part in a Tai Chi lesson as the sun rises before cruising back to port. Enjoy brunch before disembarking and returning to Hanoi where you’ll board a flight to Danang.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 12: Hoi An
Stroll Hoi An’s historic streets, visiting the Japanese Covered Bridge and a 200-year-old merchant home still lived in by descendants. In the afternoon, enjoy a tea and lantern history session before crafting your own silk lantern to take home.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 13: Tra Que Village
Explore Hoi An’s countryside with a visit to an organic farm. Stroll the gardens, try local farming techniques, and prepare regional dishes to enjoy for lunch.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 14: Saigon
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s vibrant southern hub, and start your city tour upon arrival, exploring Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 15: Mekong Delta
Drive 2.5 hours to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s Rice Basket. Cruise the waterways, visit workshops, paddle narrow canals, tour orchards by electric cart, and enjoy a traditional lunch before returning to Saigon.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 16: Fly to Siem Reap
Enjoy a free morning in Saigon before transferring to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 17: Angkor Wat
Discover the Angkor complex, former capital of the Khmer Empire. Visit Angkor Thom with Bayon Temple and the Elephant Terrace, explore Ta Prohm’s tree-entwined ruins, then see Angkor Wat after lunch and end the day with a sunset boat ride on the Angkor moat
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 18: Cambodian Village & Dining Under the Stars
Enjoy a leisurely morning, then visit Trei Nohar, a traditional Cambodian village. Meet villagers, explore homes and a community project, learn basket weaving, and end the day with a village-style dinner and traditional music.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Days 19-20: Departure to UK
Transfer from your hotel to Siem Reap Airport for your international flight, with free time beforehand.
Breakfast

Starlit Cambodian Village Dinner
Visit the peaceful village of Trei Nhoar and enjoy a specially prepared dinner under the stars, accompanied by traditional music and dance

Nón Lá Handicraft Experience
Visit Chuong Village to try your hand at crafting the iconic conical hat under the guidance of local artisans

Hoi An Lantern Making
Join a workshop to create your own silk lantern guided by a local expert

• Return flights
• 17nts in 3+/4 accommodation
• All meals: 17 breakfasts, 16 lunches and 17 dinners
• All domestic transportation
• Entrance fees, guides and daily tours

Classic
See the classic sites in the company of an expert guide so that you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On Classic tours everything is taken care of, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. These tours are fully inclusive of all meals and a comprehensive touring programme including authentic cultural experiences

This tour has a maximum group size of 28 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required and you should expect to be on your feet for much of the day. You’ll be getting on and off coaches, trains or boats and walking around the sights, often including steps, plus occasional longer walks.